The greatest hydrating hyaluronic acid serums for glowing glass skin

As the name suggests, this Australian-founded serum will illuminate a dull, dry complexion. This hydrating heavy-hitter has been enriched with a hefty triple dose of five per cent hyaluronic acid which works alongside niacinamide and panthenol to maintain a year-round glow.

$99 at OFIA Skin

This dark spot correcting serum contains hyaluronic acid and illuminating ingredients such as licorice root, acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide (vitamin B3), acerola cherry and ginger root. Designed to brighten and hydrate the skin, it also helps fade pigmentation and evens skin tone.

$27.95 at Dope Skin Co

Boost Lab 2D-Hyaluronic Hydro Boost Serum is a hydrating serum that helps your skin stay hydrated and healthy all day long. It provides two levels of moisturisation by forming a transparent film on your skin to lock in moisture, while also strengthening your skin’s moisture barrier to soothe and reduce the symptoms of sensitive skin.

$29.95 at a-beauty

This lightweight, powerhouse serum is of course formulated with hyaluronic acid, but it also contains cucumber and betaine for a plumped and moisturised skin tone free from signs of premature ageing. It works synergistically with other powerful ingredients that calm irritated skin, banish lines and dry skin in an instant.

$45 at hey bud skincare

Tackle dehydrated skin at the source with this innovative hydrating formula, which utilises the smallest HA molecules to penetrate at the dermis level. Supported by panthenol (AKA vitamin B5) which assists in supporting the absorption of hyaluronic acid, this intelligent formula minimises the opportunity for transepidermal water loss, encouraging moisture retention. 

$90 at Adore Beauty

Providing a happy medium between a serum and a moisturiser, this cream-to-gel textured pick is perfect for those of us who can’t stand wearing heavy moisturisers in the summer months. Enjoy CeraVe’s iconic triple ceramide blend, alongside hydrating hyaluronic acid and niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3) for moisturised skin that lasts for up to 24 hours post-application.

$27.99 at Chemist Warehouse

This hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5-infused serum is our secret weapon for plump, bouncy skin. The lightweight, fast-absorbing water-gel formula minimises the appearance of fine lines, boosts hydration and helps to reinforce the skin’s natural protective barrier, promoting the skin’s resilience in the long run.

$71.95 at Adore Beauty

Featuring a trio of hydration heavy hitters (HA, evening primrose oil and coconut fruit juice), this hyaluronic acid serum hits skin with a wash of moisture that feels weightless but is actually working wonders below the surface.

$89.30 at Catch

Olay's hyaluronic acid serum pairs the powerhouse ingredient with another skin superstar: niacinamide. The two work in synergy together to strengthen the skin barrier for an overall healthier-looking complexion in one step — ideal. The intensely hydrating serum is particularly suited to dry and dehydrated skin, penetrating 10 skin surface layers deep for some serious glow-giving action. But greasy? No way. It absorbs quickly while soothing the skin, making it ideal for pre-makeup as well as a part of your evening routine.

$29.99 at Chemist Warehouse

This light-as-air hydrator may technically be a tall glass of water for your face, but with the stress-soothing abilities it also boasts, we think it works more like a generous glass of wine.

$105 at Adore Beauty

Searching for a super targeted treatment? Try this powerful plumping option – it’s formulated with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid recommended by dermatologists, but is still suitable for sensitive skin.

$42 at Strawberry Net

True to its name, this thirst-quenching formula is bound to make a serious splash in your skin care routine, pairing hyaluronic acid with Tasmanian spring water to create the ultimate dehydration-banishing duo.

$69 at Adore Beauty

A supercharged serum packed with softening, smoothing and hydrating ingredients (including, in a shocking twist, hyaluronic acid), it works a treat for a barefaced glow. It also moonlights as a plumping primer.

$94.95 at Adore Beauty

Offering a particularly pure and potent hit of hyaluronic, this guy is loaded with a hydrolysed form of the stuff to ensure deeper absorption and make sure all the moisturising goodness gets where it needs to go.

$70 at Sephora